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Sweet Meadow Stable Sweet Meadow Stable is a full service natural equine facility located in Selbyville, Delaware. The stable has been in operation for over thirteen years and Shelley Wright-Estevam is the owner and head instructor on the property.
Shelley & "Rasta Phonix" Summer 06.
The stable is conviently located five minutes from the North Ocean City, Maryland/ Fenwick Island area's and eight minutes from Bethany Beach, on Deer Run Road, off of Rt. 20.
Julia showing "Brookside Pocket Watch" at his first CESHS show. Summer 2009.
Sweet Meadow's mission is to create a safe and natural enviroment where students of all ages can learn true horsemanship in it's purest form. Shelley will invite you to explore methods never before thought of in this often traditional sport. She will also help you to understand horses in their entirety, and to communicate gently but effectively with them at all times. Riders with fear, problem solving, and "pro-active" riding are her specialities.
Carol & her favorite horse "Larks Regal Player" during warm-up at a show. Fall 2009.
What is pro-active riding? Riding to prevent accidents, foresee issues before they begin and doing particular things to build a relationship instead of dominate one, (thus not reaching a climax/accident.) Shelley's heart is in her students and keeping them safe and learning to listen to their equine partners is the key ingredient at her stable.
In horseback riding like many sports there will be falls, but understanding the circumstances behind the result is the first step to understanding horses. Fact: In thirteen years and hundereds of students later, Sweet Meadow Stable has never had one serious accident involving a broken bone. It is the stable's dedication to certain saftey practices that keeps the record going strong in such a dangerous sport. Being around horses has enough risks, so having a person who truly understands horses and teaching is paramount.
Ava and "Cedarcrest Forget Me Knot" both listening to each other and taking home the blue in a over fences class. Summer 2009.
Whether you are a local here or down for the summer, Sweet Meadow has something for everyone, all ages and all levels. This place is NOT your typical horse stable. Check out our site and find out why we're different, meanwhile enjoy your visit!
One of our smalls, "Cedarcrest Tappenzee Eurp" Smiling For The Camera!
Front Page News!
Updated on 7/6/10
We Are Dedicated To Affordable Riding
Nobody beats our prices on horseback riding lessons! If you find a stable who's lessons (group/private/semi-private) lessons are cheaper than ours, we promise to match them PLUS give you an extra $5.00 off your next lesson! This offer is good at any stable within 35 miles of Sweet Meadow Stable. Email Shelley to inquire about more details about this offer.
Stretching your dollar goes even further with a SUMMER TIME OFFER of a locals discount on all horseback riding lessons! Yes, that's right, live here year-round and you can ask for the 10% locals discount!! June 1st- Aug 31 2010.
Does not matter, new customer/old customer, you may use the code PHONIX1 in an email and recieve your new discounted rate for just being an appreciated customer.
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Sweet Meadow Stable At
BEAR TRAP DUNES
4th Of July Parade Pictures! Our students have fun!!!
Leading "Chatty" was Chelsea while Becky enjoyed the ride
Parade riders Savannah/"Sunset" & Andi/"Chiquita" (09 slaughter rescue)
Lex riding her favorite pony, "Mandy" our resident POA
Offering help and support are Kim & Greg. Kim's kids Lindsay, Lex and Erika have been riding at Sweet Meadow for over 9+ years!
Mrs. Shelley and family enjoying the beautiful day!
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We Have The Best Horse Camp At The Beach!!!!
Beginner/Intermediate Summer Camps
Campers Taylor and Charlotte had a blast in the June camp! Pictured with Brinny one of our new ponies!
Camps are filling up fast!! Send your deposit toay to reserve your child's spot. 5 day camps- $230/wk. More details and pictures on camp page
June 22-26th Done (see June pictures on camp page)
July 27-31 2 Spots
August 23- 28 4 Spots
Campers: Ramone, Charlotte, Taylor, Margaux and Marly at June camp
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Sweet Meadow Stable
2010
Summer Fun Horse Show Series Has Begun!
Ava Cording In Leadline Class May 2010
THE BIGGEST LITTLE SCHOOLING SHOW ON DELMARVA!
Peyton & Sunset Claming Champion in W/T Eq. April 2010
* Horse Shows-Last Saturday Of Every Month!
* New division- "Pleasure On The Flat"
* Make some extra $$$ by entering jumpers! Cash paid to winner!
* Ask Shelley for a FREE class coupon to get your show year started!
* Don't forget the year-end banquet!!!
Our Students Helping Each Other Out. Chelsea Mentoring Emily On Show Day, May 2010
Rachel & Chiquita Having Fun Over Fences
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CONGRATULATIONS TO SHOW TEAM RIDERS
ANDI WADE ON "LARKS REGAL PLAYER"
& CAROL KITCHEN
WONDERFUL JOB IN SALISBURY IN MAY 2010!!!!!
SPECIAL THANK YOU TO "STUDENT HELPERS" FOR THE DAY,
CALLAHAN & PEYTON
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CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!
CESHS 2009 MERIT RIDER'S
Pictured Front row, Riley- Merit in Leadline, Julia- Merit in Short Stirrup and Morgan- Merit in Leadline.
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Busy Lesson Stable For Lease
For Lease: 6 stall stable, H/C washroom, Tiled Floor Tack Room, 200 x 160 Huge Sand Arena w/ Jumps, 60' Round Pen, 5 Paddocks w/Run-in Sheds, 2 One Acre Pastures, 700 Square Foot Attached House With One Two Bedrooms, 1 Full Bath w/ Jacuzzi Tub, Full Kitchen, Living Room, W/D And a Large Fenced Yard. NICE Dogs Welcome.
Open To Creative Suitations! Will divide, lease what you want! An entire lease will include boarders & some students to start up with.
Busy Busy Stable! The phone is always ringing!
Contact Shelley for more info.
302-436-8458
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HELP WANTED
Sweet Meadow Stable is looking for the following in exchange for board, lessons, leasing or one of the many services we offer. These are not paid positions, they are barter positions.
Barn Manager: This position is for somebody to do AM and PM feedings, and to oversee most farm operations.
Working Students: Ages 12-Adult. Duties may include, feedings, mucking, general farm work.
Reapirs Needed: Maybe you or somebody you know can help us out for these things that need repair.
Lawn Mower- repair
Privacy Fence- installed
If you are interested, contact Shelley Today and see what we can work out! shelldubz2@aol.com .
Paid Position Available:
Lesson Instructor: Looking for somebody to join our team in teaching at our busy lesson barn! Only a few hours a week. Contact Shelley.
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New Intense 2 Hour Private Lessons with Shelley Wright. Do wish you understood horses better? Want to know their next move before it happens? How about problem solving?
These 2 straight hours of intense learning is guaranteed to blow your mind! Perfect for people who are FEARFUL, students who need more CONFIDENCE, riders who seek more UNDERSTANDING or people who know something is lacking in their current lesson program. Rates are on "riding lesson" page. Keep in mind these are NATURAL HORSEMANSHIP lessons being offered with the focus on ground work, and effective communication, with eventual riding, (not equitation lessons.)
See the lesson page for more info and prices!
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Thoughtful Letters Are pouring in about our SMS schooling series we hold the last Saturday of every month. If you have not been here yet, come on out and enjoy one of the area's best schooling shows around!
From competitor's:
Dear Shelley,
Thank you for putting on such a great schooling show. Everyone at the show was so helpful and nice! The classes you offer really encourage the young (and novice) horseperson! Having the in-hand classes is also a plus. We try to encourage our kids to work on showmanship and good manners. Our girls spend a lot of time grooming and leading (they are working on riding too) so it is so nice they can actually partcipate in classes including in-hand trail and showmanship! Watching all the kids (and adults) work with their horses & ponies, it is obvious that you promote good showmanship and great sportsmanship. We enjoyed our day and are looking forward to the next show.
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June 1st, 2008
Dear Shelley,
Thanks again for a wonderfully run show. The kids had a great time. Both of your judges have been very nice. The young lady on Saturday was exceptionally good. She was very professional but not intimidating to the kids. She made very helpful and positive comments. It was obvious that she knew what she was she was doing, and that she had good and clear expectations. We thank you for providing such a wonderful opportunity for these kids (of all ages!) Thank you once again for a great day.
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Dear Shelley,
We had a very nice time and enjoyed meeting so many nice horsey people of all ages. It was great for our gaited trail/field horses to experience so many new sites, sounds and acitvities! It was delightful to be there to cheer on the kids who were doing such wonderful work on their horse and pony buddies! I'll also add that I was pleasently surprised with the positive behavior I noticed from so many of the young riders. However, the young riders we met at your show all seemed to be friendly, conscientious and good sports, that made our day out even nicer!
:-) Thanks to your crew for hosting such a fun show. Here's to wishing you a wonderful week.
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